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Tarlàp 2019 Ossola Valleys DOC Red 100% Merlot. The grapevines are mainly grown in Calice, a hamlet of Domodossola. There lies the Madonna of the Tarlàp, who protects grapevines from all kinds of misfortune. Tàrlap in our dialect means "a sip" or "a drop".
Grapevines:
100% Merlot.
Alcohol:
13% Vol.
Serving temperature:
16-18°C
Bottles produced:
8000 of 75 cl.
Organoleptic properties:
Its colour is intense, dark and deep. Ripened red fruits and spicy notes on the nose. The mouthfeel is firm and juicy.
Food pairing:
main dishes and stewed meat; medium-aged cheeses.
Maximum aging time:
3-4 years in bottle.
Winemaking:
Grapes are pressed and fermented for at least 10 days in stainless steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 28°C.
Maturation process:
After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is placed in large wood barrels for at least 6 months. Afterwards, it is bottled and rests for another 6 months in bottle, before being ready for sale.
Climate:
In spring is hard for the constant risk of frost.
The summer is hot and sunny but often refreshed by storms.
In late August and September, there is a great temperature range between day and night, which fortifies the grape skin and develops the strong aromas of our wines.